Europe - Bottle of Champagne Contaminated With the Drug Ecstasy Kills One and Sickens 8

One man died and 8 others hospitalized in Germany and the The Netherlands after drinking champagne spike with a high level of the drug Ecstasy.  It is unknown how the bottles became laced with the drug.  The news report stated that the bottles of Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial were purchased on the internet.
"Toxicology reports found the champagne contained 1,000 times the normal dose of ecstasy, so much that the beverage had turned purple, according to the Daily Beast. Police do not believe the drinkers were aware of the drug or had added it themselves".

Clearly a case of intentional contamination.  Perhaps the bottles were spiked as a means to ship the drug and then were inadvertently sold?


https://www.insider.com/luxury-moet-champagne-spiked-with-ecstasy-kills-man-12-poisoned-2022-3
Man dies and 12 people are taken ill after drinking a $480 bottle of champagne spiked with ecstasy
Bethany Dawson Mar 6, 2022, 11:46 AM

A man has died and 12 became ill in Germany and The Netherlands after drinking a bottle of luxury champagne laced with ecstasy.

RTE Chicken Salad Recalled After Supplier of Salad Dressing Discovers Foreign Material Issue

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad product containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated salad dressing that has been recalled by the producer due to concerns that the salad dressing may contain hard plastic.  The problem was discovered when an FSIS inspected establishment received notification from their salad dressing supplier that the salad dressing, which is regulated by FDA, may contain hard plastic.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-chicken-salad-products-containing-fda-regulated
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken Salad Products Containing FDA-Regulated Dressing that has been Recalled due to Foreign Material Contamination
R & G FINE FOODS, INC.

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad product containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated salad dressing that has been recalled by the producer due to concerns that the salad dressing may contain hard plastic. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed.

Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans Recalled for Containing Chocolate Covered Peanuts Instead

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. of Merrillville, Indiana is voluntarily recalling Albanese® Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans, 9 oz tub, because it may contain an undeclared peanut allergen. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Dark Chocolate Panned Peanuts were inadvertently packaged in the Dark Chocolate Espresso Bean tubs.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albanese-confectionery-group-inc-recalls-dark-chocolate-espresso-bean-9-oz-tub-because-undeclared
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. Recalls Dark Chocolate Espresso Bean 9 Oz. Tub Because of Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 10, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  March 10, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared peanuts
Company Name:  Albanese Confectionary Group, Inc.
Brand Name:  Albanese
Product Description:  Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recalled After Incorrect Packaging Results in Undeclared Allergen

Fairmont Foods, Inc. of Fairmont, MN is recalling corrugated boxes of Schwan’s Brand “Spinach and Artichoke Dip” with date code P82013 xxxx due to undeclared soy and wheat.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the incorrect packaging had been used.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fairmont-foods-inc-issues-recall-spinach-and-artichoke-dip-product-due-misbranding-and-undeclared
Fairmont Foods, Inc. Issues Recall of Spinach and Artichoke Dip Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Soy and Wheat Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 10, 2022
FDA Publish Date:   March 10, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared soy and wheat
Company Name:  Fairmont Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Schwan’s
Product Description:  Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Frozen Bagels Recalled After Mispackaging Results in Undeclared Egg Allergen

Damascus Bakery OPCO LLC is voluntarily recalling one production lot (#12031) of Bantam Classic Bagels due to an incorrect item being placed in the carton with an undeclared egg allergen.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/damascus-bakery-recalls-one-lot-bantam-classic-bagels
Damascus Bakery Recalls One Lot of Bantam Classic Bagels
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 02, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  March 09, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared eggs
Company Name:  Damascus Bakery OPCO LLC
Brand Name:  Bantam Classic
Product Description:  Stuffed Bagels with Cream Cheese

OH Firm Recalls 'Einkorn' Products for Not Declaring Wheat Because Einkorn is Wheat

Stutzman Farms of Millersburg, Ohio is voluntarily recalling all products containing einkorn as the product labels do not declare wheat, a known allergen, on the product label. Stutzman Farms became aware of the misbranding issue after it was brought to our attention by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

From the Einkorn.com website "Einkorn is the oldest wheat known to scientists, and is considered man’s first wheat. The term einkorn is derived from the German language and interpreted to mean “single grain”. Einkorn wheat is known in taxonomy as either Triticum boeoticum (wild wheat), or Triticum monococcum (domesticated species). Domesticated and wild forms of wheat may be considered either as separate species, or as Triticum monococcum’s subspecies."

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/stutzman-farms-issues-voluntary-recall-its-einkorn-products-undeclared-wheat-allergen
Stutzman Farms Issues a Voluntary Recall of its Einkorn Products for an Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 08, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  March 09, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared wheat
Company Name:  Stutzman Farms
Brand Name:  Stutzman Farms
Product Description:  Products containing einkorn: berries, flour, pretzel, more.

Abbott Expanded Recall of One Lot of Baby Formula

Abbott is voluntarily recalling one lot of Similac PM 60/40 (Lot # 27032K80 (can) / Lot # 27032K800 (case)) manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan. This is in addition to lots of Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare® powder formula that were voluntarily recalled on Feb. 17. The action comes after learning of the death of an infant who tested positive for Cronobacter sakazakii and who we were informed had consumed Similac PM 60/40 from this lot.  Importantly, no distributed product has tested positive for the presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. Additionally, recently tested retained product samples of Similac PM 60/40 Lot # 27032K80 (can) / Lot #27032K800 (case) were negative for Cronobacter.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/abbott-voluntarily-expands-recall-powder-formulas-manufactured-one-plant
Abbott Voluntarily Expands Recall of Powder Formulas Manufactured at One Plant
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 28, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  March 07, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Consumer complaints regarding Cronobacter sakazakii, Salmonella Newport
Company Name: Abbott
Brand Name:  Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare
Product Description:  Powder Infant Formula

CA Establishment Recalls Jerky Products After USDA Sampling Finds Listeria Positive Sample

Boyd Specialties, LLC, a Colton, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,634 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) jerky products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The problem was discovered by FSIS during follow-up procedures after a routine FSIS product sample confirmed positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The product was packed under a variety of label brands and was shipped to retail locations in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas

Currently, the recall is limited to one day of production (Feb 23, 2022), but with recalls of this nature, it would not be surprising to see this recall expanded.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/boyd-specialties-llc-recalls-jerky-products-due-possible-listeria-contamination
Boyd Specialties, LLC Recalls Jerky Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
BOYD SPECIALTIES LLC

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2022 – Boyd Specialties, LLC, a Colton, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,634 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) jerky products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

FDA Releases Final Guidance for Conducting A Voluntary Recall

FDA released its finalized guidance for conducting a voluntary recall.  The document, "Initiation of Voluntary Recalls Under 21 CFR Part 7, Subpart C", was issued as a draft in 2019.   It discusses the various elements of a recall including having a recall plan, conducting training, maintaining records, and interacting with the FDA.  There were some minor changes from the draft including adding terminology, including the term "market withdrawals".

It would be worthwhile downloading this document and reviewing it against your current recall plan.

FDA Guidance
Guidance--Initiation of Voluntary Recalls Under 21 CFR Part 7, Subpart C (fda.gov)
Initiation of Voluntary Recalls Under 21 CFR Part 7, Subpart C Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this guidance is to clarify FDA’s recommendations for industry and Agency staff 
regarding timely initiation of voluntary recalls under 21 CFR part 7, subpart C – Recalls (Including Product Corrections) – Guidance on Policy, Procedures, and Industry Responsibilities. The guidance discusses what preparations firms in a distribution chain, including manufacturers and distributors, should consider making to establish recall initiation procedures; to ensure timely identification of, and response to, product problems that might lead  to a recall; and to promptly issue recall communications and press releases or other public notices. It also discusses preparations firms in the distribution chain should consider making to ensure timely responses to a recall communication. Additionally, it discusses how FDA assists firms with carrying out their recall responsibilities to protect the public health from distributed products in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and other laws administered by FDA.

This guidance applies to voluntary recalls of products subject to FDA’s jurisdiction, including any food, drug, and device intended for human or animal use, any cosmetic and biological product intended for human use, any tobacco product intended for human use, and any item subject to a quarantine regulation under 21 CFR part 1240. This guidance applies to devices that are electronic products regulated as radiology devices subject to 21 CFR part 892. It does not apply to electronic products subject to 21 CFR parts 1003 and 1004.